The Court president or deputy may order it. Litigants have no say. Neeman claims it's needed to reduce excessive case loads. His hidden agenda has other things in mind. Judicial fairness will be compromised if he prevails.

On September 4, Knesset members discussed it ahead of second and third readings. Strong opposition exists. More on that below.

Arbitration is an alternate form of dispute resolution. It's common in commercial disagreements. Costly litigation is avoided. So are conventional court proceedings.

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When voluntary, both sides agree to let an arbitrator or arbitral panel review evidence and impose binding rulings.